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Michael Karst
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Westman & Wilkins
β¨ About
About Michael Karst
Michael P. Karst is an associate attorney at Kastner, Westman & Wilkins, LLC. Michael devotes his practice to representing employers in workplace disputes involving a wide range of labor & employment laws including:
* Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);
* Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
* Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA);
* Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII); and
* Ohio Revised Code Section 4112
He also counsels employers on day-to-day employment matters, including leave management, wage/hour issues, terminations, severance packages, non-compete obligations, and employment agreements.
Each year since 2017, Michael has been named a Super Lawyers βRising Starβ, a distinction that recognizes less than 2.5% of attorneys in Ohio. He is an active member of the Akron Bar Association and other professional groups.
Michael graduated cum laude from the University of Akron School of Law. While in law school, Michael traveled the country competing as a top advocate on the Akron Law Mock Trial Team. Upon completion of his coursework, Michael was awarded a Certificate in Litigation for recognition of his achievements in litigation.
In his free time, Michael is an avid basketball fan (Butler Bulldogs, Utah Jazz) and enjoys exploring all that Northeast Ohio has to offer. Michael prides himself on the personal attention given to each of his clients. He strives to return calls and e-mails within 24 hours and ensures that his client's questions are always answered before they leave the office.
βοΈ Practice Areas
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Employment Law
Credentials & Experience
π Education
University of Akron
J.D. (2013)
Law
Butler University
B.A. (2010)
Electronic Media, Political Science
π Bar Admissions
Ohio Association for Justice
Member
Member
Member
Copley Township Zoning Commission
Member
Member
Member
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Member
Volunteer
Member
University of Akron School of Law
Member
Instructor/Coach
Member
Ohio Center for Law-Related Education High School Mock Trial Competition
Member
Judge
Member
Akron Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Ohio State Bar
Member
Member
Member
πΌ Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Kastner, Westman & Wilkins, LLC 2020 - Current
Associate Attorney
Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co., L.P.A. 2013 - 2020
Summer Associate
Fraternal Order Police of Ohio 2011
π Awards & Recognition
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers
Excellent Rating
Avvo
Committee Chair of the Year Award
Akron Bar Association